The Best of Both Worlds: Prologue by Tiberius47, literature
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The Best of Both Worlds: Prologue
Prologue
It had been the same for the last few nights.
Always dark and hot, a vague sense of something chasing him as he ran down narrow corridors. Cold fingers just behind him, brushing against his uniform tunic, grasping, trying to pull him back into the darkness. And the voices Whispering, chattering, but always just beyond his hearing. And then he'd stumble and fall and turn to face his pursuer, but always at that point he'd wake up, his sheets drenched in his own sweat, and his enemy remained unseen.
This night was no different. When Picard woke, he lay in his bed for a moment, composing himself, ignoring the discomfort of
The Best of Both Worlds: Chapter One by Tiberius47, literature
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The Best of Both Worlds: Chapter One
Chapter One
Captain's log, Stardate 43997.6. Admiral Hanson and Lieutenant Commander Shelby of Starfleet Tactical have arrived to review the disappearance of New Providence colony. No sign remains of the nine hundred inhabitants.
After the away team had returned to the Enterprise, Picard had sent a priority one message to Starfleet Command, informing them of his fears. Starfleet had agreed, and promised to send an expert, one Lieutenant Commander Elizabeth Shelby, who'd been heading the team charged with developing a weapon that would be effective against the Borg. Joining her was Admiral Hanson, from Fleet Operations.
As soon as they h
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Chapter Two
Captain's log, Stardate 43993.5. With confirmation of the Borg's presence in Federation space, Admiral Hanson has returned to Starbase 324 to discuss strategy with Starfleet Command. Lieutenant Commander Shelby remains on board to continue tactical preparations.
" I've ordered a standing yellow alert, all Federation and allied outposts have been warned and Ops will continue to monitor long range sensors. I've assigned Data, La Forge and Mister Crusher to work with Commander Shelby."
Picard turned away from the window of his ready room to face Riker. "Very good, you've covered all the bases..." He moved around to the o
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The Borg Cube didn't drop out of warp until the last moment, re-entering normal space less than five kilometres of the Enterprise's bow. It loomed massive and dangerous on the viewscreen.
Riker stood and approached Ops. "Data, is that the same ship we faced at J-25?"
Data quickly checked his readouts. "Uncertain, Commander," he said. "But the dimensions are precisely the same."
"Captain, you are being hailed," said Worf.
Picard turned. "I am?"
Worf looked up from his console. "Yes, captain. By name."
Picard stood. "On screen," he ordered, moving defiantly to the front of the bridge.
The screen flicked away from t
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Captain's log, supplemental. The Enterpriseremains concealed in the dust cloud. And, to my surprise, the Borg have maintained their position, waiting for us to come out of hiding. I have no explanation for their special interest in me or this ship. We continue to prepare our defenses for the inevitable confrontation. But, I must admit, on this night I contemplate the distinct possibility that no defense may be adequate against this enemy.
It was late, ship time. Picard had been sleeping on the couch in his ready room, but after five hours, he'd just wasn't able t
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The Best of Both Worlds: Chapter Five
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First Officer's Log, supplemental. Our pursuit of the Borg continues at high warp on a course that will take us to the very core of the Federation. The devastation they could bring is beyond imagination.
Worf had made the adjustments to the phasers himself, trusting none of his security personnel to make them. The cost of failure was too high. Despite wearing the uniform of Starfleet, Worf was at heart a Klingon warrior, and he lived according to that code. Duty. Honour. An oath sworn to protect his captain. An oath he had failed to fulfil. It gnawed at him, eating him from the inside, and he could not rest until he ha
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Chapter Six
"Come in, come in, Number One," Picard said.
Commander Riker stepped into the captain's quarters. It was the first time he had been in here, and it felt rather odd. Until now, he'd only known the captain in the work environment. But now, the mood was changed. More intimate. Getting together as friends, almost. But not quite. Riker was quite aware of why the captain had asked him to join him for dinner. They'd been serving together for almost two months now, but Picard hadn't had a chance to get to know Riker personally. The real William Thomas Riker. And so, when the computer had delivered the captain's invitation, Rik
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The Best of Both Worlds: Chapter Seven
Chapter Seven
First Officer's Log, Stardate 44009.3. The Borg ship has resumed its course towards Earth. We are unable to pursue pending repairs to the Enterprise.
Deanna didn't have to be an empath to feel the despair in the observation lounge. The mood was quiet, eyes were downcast, and voices were quiet and subdued. She'd need to make some appointments to see them over the next few days. Assuming they survived the next few days. She sighed and turned her attention back to the viewscreen. The senior staff was reporting to Admiral Hanson, who was already leading his fleet of starships to meet and attack the Borg Cube at Wolf 359. H